# Arjona Municipality, Bolívar Department – Villages & Map

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Municipality · Bolívar Department 

# Arjona

Arjona is a municipality of Colombia in Bolívar Department. It had an estimated **77,819 people** in 2025 on 590 km² (about 132 per km²). Its main town is Arjona. 57 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 74 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 77,819people (2025)
- 590km²
- 74mapped services
- 26 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Arjona?

Arjona had an estimated **77,819 people** in 2025 — 3.4% of Bolívar Department, 89th of 1121 municipalities. There are 1,029 women for every 1,000 men (above the Bolívar Department figure of 1,017). Spread over 590 km², that is about **132 people per km²**, 206th of 1121 municipalities.

25.6% of people are children under 15 and 9.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 30 across Bolívar Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people.

0–4 ****6,340**

5–9 ****6,842**

10–14 ****6,773**

15–19 ****6,626**

20–24 ****6,550**

25–29 ****6,290**

30–34 ****5,898**

35–39 ****5,324**

40–44 ****4,856**

45–49 ****4,364**

50–54 ****3,922**

55–59 ****3,704**

60–64 ****3,237**

65–69 ****2,580**

70–74 ****1,932**

75–79 ****1,279**

80–84 ****737**

85–89 ****354**

90–94 ****142**

95+ ****48**

Source: [Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) via OCHA HDX, population 2025 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-col).

## Where is Arjona?

Arjona lies in [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/), [Colombia](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/). It borders 6 other municipalities: [Mahates](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/mahates/), [María La Baja](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/maria-la-baja/), [San Estanislao](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/san-estanislao/), [San Onofre](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/sucre/san-onofre/), [Turbaco](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/turbaco/) and [Turbaná](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/turbana/). By area it is the 320th largest of 1,122 municipalities in Colombia. It covers 2.2% of [Bolívar Department](https://wherepedia.org/colombia/bolivar/). The centre of Arjona is about 635 km in a straight line from Bogotá, the capital. It is about 29 km from Cartagena, the main town of Bolívar Department. The centre point is at 10.1778° N, 75.3558° W.

Source: [Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-col).

## Things to see in and around Arjona

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Arjona: 3 memorials; 1 attraction; 1 national park.

- Santuario de Flora y Fauna El Corchal "El Mono Hernández" · national park
- Homenaje al acordeon · attraction
- Estatua de Antonio de la Torre y Miranda · memorial
- Estatua de simón Bolívar · memorial
- Virgen del Cementerio · memorial

### Nearby, outside Arjona

- Volcanes de Turbaco · volcano, Turbaco17 km
- San Basilio de Palenque · attraction, Mahates19 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Arjona

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Bogota
- CurrencyPeso (COP)
- Country calling code+57
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 110 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) · Cartagena34 km
- Las Brujas Airport (CZU) · Corozal94 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:40) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:10, sunset around 17:42).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Arjona

Open gazetteers list **57 villages, towns and localities** in Arjona. The largest with a recorded population: Arjona (50,405). Settlements here lie between about 2 m and 125 m above sea level (median 26 m).

- Andian
- Angola
- Arjona
- Buenos Aires
- Bálsamo
- Cabilido
- Carreto
- Conejo
- Desengaño
- El Burro
- El Mayor
- El Purgatorio
- Gambote
- Ganaderia Aguas Vivas
- Hacienda Forzado
- Juan Diáz
- Juncal
- La Ceibita
- La Concepción
- La Cruz de Jinete
- La Cruz del Jinete
- La Cuchilla
- La Florida
- La Gloria
- La Ibagué
- La Matea
- La Peña
- La Rosa
- La Varada
- La Verdolaga
- La Vereda
- La Viga
- Las Canarias
- Las Flores
- Loma Larga
- Los Tres Caminos
- Mata Puerco
- Medellín
- Paja Vieja
- Palma Dulce
- Palma de Vino
- Piachi
- Polver
- Pomares
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Puerto Badel
- Quilembe
- Raicero
- Rocha
- San Rafael de la Cruz
- San Sebastián
- Sincerín
- Totumito
- Tunja
- Turbaquito
- Veintisiete de Marzo
- Villa Cruz

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Arjona

Named natural and historic features inside Arjona, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

9 lakes; 2 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Caimán
- Caño Baya
- Ciénaga Aguas Claras
- Ciénaga Biojó
- Ciénaga Bohorquez
- Ciénaga Florecita
- Ciénaga Jinete
- Ciénaga Juan Gomez
- Ciénaga La Cruz
- Ciénaga Ternera
- Ciénaga de Las Flores

### Coast and islands

2 islands; 1 lagoon.

- Ciénaga Honda
- Isla Santa Elena
- Isla de Cuello

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Loma Las Medias · 65 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Arjona and the best time to visit

In Arjona, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Oct (28 °C). About 1,412 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (216 mm) and the driest Feb (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to January**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 28 6 

Feb 28 5 

Mar 29 14 

Apr 29 76 

May 28 185 

Jun 29 147 

Jul 29 180 

Aug 28 171 

Sep 28 178 

Oct 28 216 

Nov 28 174 

Dec 28 60 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Arjona

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital de Arjona Bolivar · Arjona 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.25545&mlon=-75.34886#map=17/10.25545/-75.34886) 

Bank Banco Agrario de Colombia · Arjona 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.25036&mlon=-75.34346#map=17/10.25036/-75.34346) 

ATM Bancolombia · Cartagena de Indias 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.37692&mlon=-75.50350#map=17/10.37692/-75.50350) 

Petrol pump PetroMil La Central · Arjona 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.25301&mlon=-75.34899#map=17/10.25301/-75.34899) 

Hotel Palma Grande · Arjona 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.19335&mlon=-75.34166#map=17/10.19335/-75.34166) 

Mall Turbaco,centro Comerciial Santa Catalina · Turbaco 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.32878&mlon=-75.40784#map=17/10.32878/-75.40784) 

School Escuela Nueva Cruz del Dique · Arjona 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.14233&mlon=-75.31449#map=17/10.14233/-75.31449) 

College IE Benjamin Herrera, Arjona · Arjona 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.25844&mlon=-75.35284#map=17/10.25844/-75.35284) 

Police station Puesto Militar de Mapurito · Arjona 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.21391&mlon=-75.38875#map=17/10.21391/-75.38875) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Arjona

Places mapped inside Arjona in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals2
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels6
- Schools49
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants6
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other municipalities in Bolívar Department

- Achí
- Altos del Rosario
- Arenal
- Arroyohondo
- Barranco de Loba
- Calamar
- Cantagallo
- Cartagena de Indias
- Cicuco
- Clemencia
- Córdoba
- El Carmen de Bolívar
- El Guamo
- El Peñón
- Hatillo de Loba
- Magangué
- Mahates
- Margarita
- María La Baja
- Mompós
- Montecristo
- Morales
- Norosí
- Pinillos
- Regidor
- Río Viejo
- San Cristóbal
- San Estanislao
- San Fernando
- San Jacinto
- San Jacinto del Cauca
- San Juan Nepomuceno
- San Martín de Loba
- San Pablo
- Santa Catalina
- Santa Rosa
- Santa Rosa del Sur
- Simití
- Soplaviento
- Talaigua Nuevo
- Tiquisio
- Turbaco
- Turbaná
- Villanueva
- Zambrano

## Quick answers

- Where is Arjona?In Bolívar Department, Colombia
- What is the population of Arjona?77,819 (2025 estimate)
- What is the median age in Arjona?About 30 years (2025 estimate)
- What is the population density of Arjona?About 132 people per km²
- What borders Arjona?Mahates, María La Baja, San Estanislao, San Onofre, Turbaco and Turbaná
- What is there to see in Arjona?Estatua de Antonio de la Torre y Miranda, Estatua de simón Bolívar, Homenaje al acordeon, Santuario de Flora y Fauna El Corchal "El Mono Hernández"
- What time zone is Arjona in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Arjona?Peso (COP)
- What language is spoken in Arjona?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Arjona?57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Arjona?Settlements lie between 2 m and 125 m
- What is the highest point in Arjona?Loma Las Medias (65 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Arjona?December to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Arjona?Hospital de Arjona Bolivar, about 8.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Arjona?Banco Agrario de Colombia, about 8.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Arjona?Bancolombia, about 27 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Arjona?PetroMil La Central, about 8.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Arjona?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Arjona?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Arjona?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Arjona?CO13052 (OCHA common operational dataset)